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Fw Black Collective

EIN 85-0649812 · Federal Way, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FEDERAL WAY BLACK COLLECTIVE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING VOICE, BUILDING STRATEGY, AND DRIVING CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CREATION OF RESOURCES THAT ARE EQUITABLE AND CULTURALLY REFLECTIVE.

Income
$380,014
Spending
$384,806
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
2
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$47,899, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $203,900 spent. SMALL BUSINESS: THE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFITS, PRIORITIZING THOSE OWNED BY HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED AND UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS. ITS KEY OBJECTIVES INCLUDE PROVIDING BUSINESS SUPPORT, ENHANCING COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH, FOSTERING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS NETWORK COALITION. SINCE 2021, THE PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED OVER 200 BUSINESSES WITH ONE-ON-ONE CAPACITY BUILDING AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND HELPED 11 BUSINESSES SECURE FUNDING.
  2. $58,834 spent. WRAP AROUND SUPPORT: THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF CLIENTS. THROUGH A HOLISTIC, ONE-ON-ONE APPROACH, THE PROGRAM TAILORS WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO THOROUGHLY ASSESS AND ADDRESS EACH CLIENT'S UNIQUE CHALLENGES. WITH A FOCUS ON COMPASSIONATE CASE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY, THE PROGRAM BUILDS STRONG CONNECTIONS WITH BOTH CLIENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, IT HAS HELPED OVER 250 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, AND FACILITATED MORE THAN 100 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SESSIONS. THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 63 FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT.
  3. $113,841 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS: FUNDS SUPPORTED DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, RENTAL SUPPORT, AND BASIC ESSENTIAL NEEDS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS INCLUDES FACILITATING ACCESS TO THERAPY SERVICES, DISTRIBUTING RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, AND SUPPLYING ESSENTIALS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS. THESE SERVICES HELP STABILIZE HOUSEHOLDS, PROMOTE WELL-BEING, AND ADDRESS IMMEDIATE CRITICAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $4,646 spent. EARLY LEARNING: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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